ETF Prime

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the roller coaster year for retail sales and highlights several retail-focused ETFs.  AdvisorShares’ Dan Ahrens offers the latest on the cannabis industry and explains the importance of looking under the hood when evaluating cannabis ETFs.  Alternative Access Funds’ Peter Coppa spotlights the AAF First Priority CLO Bond ETF (AAA), the first CLO bond ETF on the market.

MSCI’s Raina Oberoi and iShares’ Jeff Spiegel discuss the recent underperformance from international stocks and highlight the investment case moving forward.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros explains pros and cons of China exposure in emerging market ETFs, including the potential impact of a recent presidential executive order.

BNY Mellon’s Ben Slavin offers a behind-the-scenes look at what keeps the ETF ecosystem functioning properly.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros discusses bitcoin’s stellar performance and the prospects for a bitcoin ETF.  Alerian’s Dave LaValle covers a range of topics including ESG, non-transparent ETFs, and thematics.

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy discusses the recent spike in volatility and explains key basics of the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) and volatility-related exchange-traded products. State Street’s Matt Bartolini goes in-depth on the potential impact of the election, including outlining five important policy issues where Republicans and Democrats are most opposed. 6 Meridian’s Andrew Mies explains their ETF entrance, which featured converting clients from separately managed accounts to the ETF structure.

CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth offers his perspective on Invesco’s QQQ Innovation Suite, ARK Invest’s new ad, ETF closures, and much more.  ETF.com’s Drew Voros explains the recent uptick in performance from marijuana ETFs.  Global X ETFs’ Jay Jacobs discusses the rise of thematic ETFs, including the Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (EDOC) and the Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy assesses various election outcomes and the potential ETF impact.  Principal’s Matt Raynor offers an overview of the preferred securities market, along with their two actively managed ETFs covering the space.  ROBO Global’s Lisa Chai spotlights the index behind their Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ).

ETF.com’s Lara Crigger offers an overview of the clean energy ETF landscape, including explaining recent performance drivers.  ProcureAM’s Andrew Chanin discusses the investment case for the Procure Space ETF (UFO) and fields rapid-fire ETF questions.  Change Finance’s Andrew Rodriguez spotlights their U.S. Large Cap Fossil Fuel Free ETF (CHGX) and responds to common ESG rebuttals.

Vanguard’s Rich Powers discusses record bond ETF flows, the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB), and their active factor ETFs.  ETF.com’s Heather Bell highlights several recent ETF launches, along with a filing from Fidelity to offer their Magellan Fund in a non-transparent wrapper.  Water Island Capital’s Eric Becker explains the strategy underpinning the AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (ARB).

ETF.com’s Sumit Roy explains how the residential housing boom is propelling several ETFs.  John Hancock’s Steve Deroian highlights their multifactor ETF lineup, which includes a partnership with Dimensional Fund Advisors and recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary.  Vident Financial’s Vince Birley discusses their principles-based approach to investing and fast-growing ETF sub-advisory business.